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Perspectives on Time

Barbour, time is merely an illusion (Anonymous, 2000). In his ruminations on time, Augustine contemplates the subjectivity of tim...

'No Miracles' Argument and Scientific Realism

not in the business of representing aspects of the world, there is no way to argue for a plurality of moral truths, simply from th...

Plant Modification Through Genetics

creation of specific plant types through cross-breading was a standard in agricultural research for decades. The introduction o...

Scientific Perspectives of Nathaniel Hawthorne

The information, however, should prove sufficient for further investigation on the part of the student. Tales and Sketches: Scie...

Impact of Isaac Newton and That Apple Tree

the notion of gravity. Although its uncertain if the story is true (Newton was known for observing the fall of apples from his mot...

Laudan, Boyd, and Putnam on Scientific Realism

In four pages scientific realism is examined in the concepts of Laudan, Putnam, and Boyd. Two sources are cited in the bibliograp...

Scientific Realism Argument

In nine pages scientific realism as supported by Forrest's article is assessed. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....

Science, Philosophy, and God's Existence

Descartes seemed to think that the way to find objectivity, from a subjective existence, would be to prove that a perfect God is t...

Dennis Bonnette's Origin Of The Human Species

In a paper consisting of seven pages the philosopher Bonnette is compared with Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle in the contention that...

Agnosticism and Thomas Huxley

had not evolved gradually as Darwin asserted, but had been created by God at a specific time in pre-history and the species which ...

Leisure Analysis and Research Types

In six pages this paper examines quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods in terms of definition, pros and cons of...

Psychology as a Science?

of the nature of the physical world and the laws that govern it. It concentrates on the universal aspects such as the structure of...

Relationship Between Self Improvement and Self Concept

In eight pages this paper assesses the importance of self concept in terms of failure or success with scientific research upon set...

Exploring Creative Thought

In five pages creative thought is explored in a contrast and comparison of Northrop Frye's The Motive for Metaphor and Jacob Brono...

Amphibian Mortality Caused by Chytridiomycosis

variety of solutions to fix frogs for the purpose of keeping the specimen sterile and preventing unwanted variables into the study...

Science of Gravitation

In eight pages this paper examines the scientific history of gravitation in a consideration of gravity's significance and a discus...

Scientific Research on Possible Martian Life

In seven pages this paper discusses scientific research on possible life on Mars with other planetary discoveries also noted. Fiv...

Scientific Controversy Over Sun Spots

In five pages this overview defines sun spots and then examines the scientific controversy they have generated along with future i...

Contemporary Impact of Galileo Galilei

In seven pages Galileo and his scientific legacy is examined in terms of their impact upon the modern world. Twenty seven sources...

Short Petjolule Type Soybean Genetic Analysis

authors ultimate findings was just how much an integral role recessive genes play in the overall picture. Cary and Nickell (date ...

Historical Developments in the Biological Sciences

A five page overview briefly outlining the history of this scientific discipline. Major developments and the individuals responsi...

Peter Armbruster and Fritz Peter Hessberger's Making New Elements

In five pages new element artificial creation is considered within the context of Peter Armbruster and Fritz Peter Hessberger's ar...

Scientific Overview of the Hawaiian Islands

In ten pages this research paper presents a scientific overview of the Hawaiian Islands that includes the topography of its coastl...

The Basic Concepts Related to Chaos Theory

8 pages and 6 sources. This paper provides an overview of the basic concepts related to the chaos theory. This paper outlines the...

Astronomy and Astrology

the Sumerians and Chaldeans. The zodiac was originally referred to as the Houses of the Moon. The first astrologers were priestess...

Self Esteem in Female Adolescents

notions of the men they are dating. However, even Winik appears to realize that this can be damaging to the self-esteem of the w...

Psychology and Scientific Materialism's Impact

In ten pages this paper discusses how psychology has been impacted by scientific materialism reliance with a consideration of chil...

Analysis of Enlightement's Role on the Definition of Modernity

In four pages this research paper examines how modernity was defined by the natural, social, and scientific developments of the En...

Creationism is Not a Science

In eight pages this research paper argues that creationism does not successfully satisfy the scientific criteria based upon establ...

Creationism Theories

In eight pages this paper examines creationism in an overview of gap, scientific creationism, catastrophism, and progressive creat...